It really takes a lot of guts to do what you've done, I myself have had a few opportunities to play soccer aboard when I was younger but I was too scared and opted for the safe route and stayed. its something I regret every day.
I hope that you continue to grow and don't let this be where the journey ends keep growing and moving and I wish you all the best
I found your post via @stever82 and his submission to this weeks @pifc curation